Specifications Index
MALIBU SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES | ||
| Torque | Automatic System FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS Manual System FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front | 159 Ft. Lbs. (215 N.m) | ||
| Battery | BATTERY USAGE | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RR, LF, LR, RF See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL) | ||
| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR USAGE | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | Serpentine drive belts are not adjustable | ||
| Belt Routing | 2.4L See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (LAT)
or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (LE5) 3.5L See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 3.6L See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT |
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| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | NA | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | Specification is stamped on pressure cap | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 2.4L | ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LAT, LE5) | ||
| 3.5L | ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LZ4) | ||
| 3.6L | ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LY7) | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 2.4L | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LAT) or WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LE5) | ||
| 3.5L | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LZ4) | ||
| 3.6L | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LY7) | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 2.4L | |||
| Compression | No cylinder should read less than 100 psi (690 kPa) No cylinder should be less than 70 percent of the highest cylinder ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST |
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| Oil Pressure | 50-80 psi (344.75-551.60 kPa) | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.5L | |||
| Compression | No cylinder should read less than 100 psi (690 kPa) No cylinder should be less than 70 percent of the highest cylinder ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST |
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| Oil Pressure | @ 1850 RPM 30-45 PSI (207-310 kPa) | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.6L | |||
| Compression | No cylinder should read less than 140 psi (965 kPa) No cylinder should be less than 70 percent of the highest cylinder ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST |
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| Oil pressure | Minimum @ Idle 10 psi (69 kPa) Minimum @ 2,000 RPM 20 psi (138 kPa) |
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| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive PlateTorque | |||
| 2.4L | First step 39 Ft. Lbs. (53 N.m) Final Step + An additional 25 degrees |
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| 3.5L | |||
| A/T | 52 ft. lbs. (70 N.m) | ||
| M/T | First step 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m) Final Step + An additional 70 degrees |
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| 3.6L | First Step 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m) Final step + an additional 45 degrees |
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| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification (Key On Engine Off) | 2.4L 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa) 3.5L 56-62 psi (384-425) 3.6L 56-62 psi (384-425) |
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| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | 2.4L FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS 3.5L FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS 3.6L FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS |
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| Fuel Filter Location | 2.4L fuel strainer attaches to the lower end of the fuel pump module (sender) 3.5L fuel strainer attaches to the lower end of the fuel pump module (sender) 3.6L fuel strainer attaches to the lower end of the fuel pump module (sender) |
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| Fuel Filter R & I | 2.4L FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT 3.5L FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT 3.6L FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT |
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| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | |||
| 2.4L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| 3.5L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| 3.6L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | 2.4L Coil On Plug 3.5L 4044 ohms per meter (1236 ohms per ft) 3.6L Coil On Plug |
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| Ignition Wires (Routing) | |||
| 2.4L | Coil On Plug | ||
| 3.5L | See illustrations under SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT | ||
| 3.6L | Coil On Plug | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 2.4L (Type NA) | |||
| Gap | 0.037-0.043 in (0.95-1.1 mm) | ||
| Torque | 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m) | ||
| 3.5L (Type GM P/N 12591131 or AC Delco #41-100 ) | |||
| Gap | 0.040 in (1.02 mm) | ||
| Torque | 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m) | ||
| 3.6L (Type NA) | |||
| Gap | 0.0433 in (1.10 mm) | ||
| Torque | 13 ft. lbs. (18 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | NA | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 100 ft. lbs. (140 N.m) | ||